Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), in Ashlesha: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Aries Moon it is the 4th: testingStrain through relatives and low spirits — keep close to what comforts you. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo. From the Moon it becomes the 5th: reliefJoy from children, good company and favour from those in authority.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
Jupiter signifies teachers, children, wisdom and grace — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Saturn · work, discipline, elders and endurance
Saturn begins the month in Pisces, in Revati: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Aries Moon it is the 12th: testingToil without quick reward — protect what you have and care for your family. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
Saturn signifies work, discipline, elders and endurance — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Rahu · ambition, the foreign and the unconventional
Rahu begins the month in Aquarius, in Dhanishta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Aries Moon it is the 11th: supportiveGood fortune. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
Rahu signifies ambition, the foreign and the unconventional — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Ketu · detachment, the inner life and what is let go
Ketu begins the month in Leo, in Magha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Aries Moon it is the 5th: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
Ketu signifies detachment, the inner life and what is let go — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Mars · siblings, courage, land and drive
Mars begins the month in Cancer (debilitated, at its weakest), in Pushya: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Aries Moon it is the 4th: testingUnsettled footing at home or work, and strain with relatives — keep calm. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Mars signifies siblings, courage, land and drive — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Venus · love, the partner, comforts and the arts
Venus begins the month in Libra (in its own sign, steady and at ease), in Swati: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Aries Moon it is the 7th: testingStrain in close relationships — kindness and patience. (Phaladīpikā 26.21)
On 3 Oct, 12:42 pm IST it turns retrograde — classically a time to review, revise and finish rather than begin what it signifies.
From 18 Oct, 12:58 am IST it is combust — close to the Sun, its significations are classically veiled; quieter results until it emerges.
On 24 Oct, 3:22 am IST it enters Chitra — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Venus signifies love, the partner, comforts and the arts — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Mercury · speech, learning, trade and friends
Mercury begins the month in Libra, in Chitra: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Aries Moon it is the 7th: testingOpposition and disputes — avoid needless arguments. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 24 Oct, 12:38 pm IST it turns retrograde — classically a time to review, revise and finish rather than begin what it signifies.
From 29 Oct, 2:48 am IST it is combust — close to the Sun, its significations are classically veiled; quieter results until it emerges.
Mercury signifies speech, learning, trade and friends — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Sun · the father, authority, confidence and vitality
Sun begins the month in Virgo, in Hasta: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Aries Moon it is the 6th: supportiveTroubles ease, rivals are defeated, and the mind settles. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest). From the Moon it becomes the 7th: cautionTravel, low spirits and a dip in how others see you — keep a steady, modest course.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.